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Soccer: Vice-captain's no-show in Tokyo
Commitment questioned after All Whites defender Tommy Smith chooses club over country.
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England football captain speaks openly about being gay
England football captain Casey Stoney says she has been overwhelmed by support after speaking for the first time about her "loving relationship" with another woman.
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Soccer: Phoenix may play against English club
Up to two English Premier League teams could be coming to these shores in July for matches against the Wellington Phoenix.
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Soccer: Mourinho wants player cheats punished
Jose Mourinho called on the Football Association to punish players who cheat to get opponents booked or sent off.
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Soccer: Hernandez has opposition's number
While Wellington Phoenix midfielder Carlos Hernandez continues to improve on the field this season, there's one thing he did miss out on when he arrived at the club.
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Soccer: Woodwork twice denies Stein stunner
The Phoenix treated Eden Park to some sparkling attacking play on Saturday night but the most memorable moment of the A-League soccer match was a chance that was wasted.
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Soccer: Waitakere upset City
Waitakere United continued their season revival by getting one over rivals Auckland City yesterday.
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Phoenix fire at Eden Park
Auckland got a first-hand look at Ernie Merrick's Phoenix revolution tonight, with Wellington turning on the style in a 2-1 win over Adelaide.
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Sam Malcolmson: New belief makes Phoenix rise again
Despite their lowly position on the A-league table, this is a completely different Phoenix outfit compared to previous seasons, writes Sam Malcolmson.
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Chris Rattue: Talent plus the drawcard x-factor make Ryder a must for selection
Staggered. Jesse Ryder is too good, and New Zealand not good enough, for the gifted leftie to be left out of the test squad against India.